A distinguished delegation from the College Board India, along with leading school counsellors from premier institutions across India and abroad, visited Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida Campus, with the aim to enhance global academic partnerships and student opportunities. The delegation comprised of Mr. James Zika, Senior Director, International Planning and Outreach; Ms. Meenakshi Kachroo Chatta, Senior Director, South & Central Asia; Mr. Akshay Kadam, Lead, K-12; Ms. Mehak Verma, Lead, K-12; and Mr. Ramesh Chandra, Lead, Finance and Administration. The visit brought together eminent school counsellors from leading institutions across India and international schools, fostering meaningful dialogue on global education trends and pathways for student success.
Addressing the gathering, Ms. Meenakshi Kachroo Chatta, said, “We pave the way for all students to build their future by expanding access to quality education and global opportunities. Our focus remains on empowering students with the tools, resources, and guidance they need to make informed academic choices. We are deeply committed to making it easier for Indian students to pursue higher education opportunities, within the country as well as leading institutions abroad. Through our collaborations with schools, universities, and education partners, we aim to create seamless academic pathways that support student mobility and success in an increasingly interconnected world. In this context, we see strong potential in working with Amity University across a number of areas, including student outreach, academic alignment, and increasing awareness about global admissions processes. We believe such partnerships can play a transformative role in shaping the future of students and opening new avenues for their growth and achievement.”
Highlighting the significance of the visit, Dr. Gurinder Singh, Group Vice Chancellor, Amity Universities, stated, “This engagement marks a significant step in reinforcing Amity University’s position as a preferred global higher education destination while deepening its collaboration with key stakeholders in the school education ecosystem. The visit will strengthen collaboration with College Board India and partner schools, enhance outreach for global academic pathways and student opportunities, promote Amity’s international programs and higher education offerings, engage with school counsellors for long-term institutional partnerships, and facilitate dialogue on global admissions trends.”
During the visit, the Delegation took a round of Amity University campus and visited the Central Library, Amity Innovation Incubator and the laboratories. The visit concluded with an interaction between the senior leadership of Amity and the counsellors.